Beware of misleading ads about Medicare Advantage plans – Villages-News

It's that season again. All multiple advertisements for Medicare Advantage plans. “Call now to see if you qualify.” “If you have Medicare Part A and Part B, you will not automatically receive Part C benefits.” Both advertisements are misleading. It's not about whether you qualify for an Advantage plan, it's about whether you're eligible to […]
GET ORIGINAL MEDICARE! If Medicare Advantage was reliable, why must you reenlist every year? – Daily Kos

Keep Original Medicare. Don't allow your insurance agent to sell you Medicare Advantage. If it's reliable, you don't need to register every year. That's not the case with Original Medicare. Get Original Medicare! It's not Medicare Advantage. Watch “Politics Done Right” TV here. podcast (video — audio) summary: This video highlights the instability of Medicare […]
Trump Vows to Defeat Inflation and Repeal Harris Law That Screwed Seniors with the Biggest Medicare Premium Increase Ever

The following content is Americans who support limited government. Bidenflation has ravaged seniors over the past four years, putting enormous financial pressure on seniors living on fixed incomes. As a result, many seniors in battleground states like Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin are abandoning the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris administration in favor of Donald Trump, who has […]
It's time for Medicare open enrollment. Scammers are taking advantage – WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.

Scammers take advantage of Medicare's open enrollment period Updated: October 18, 2024 9:10pm EDT Investigator Brian Roach details what to look out for. So let me start by reminding you once again. Medicare does not call people or ask for their Medicare number. Or if you get a new card. Medicare will begin contacting people […]
Another Medicare Advantage plan pulls out of Vt. – WCAX

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – About 1,500 Vermont seniors will be forced to find new health insurance after another company offering Medicare Advantage plans leaves the market. Medicare Advantage plans offered by WellCare, a subsidiary of healthcare company Centene, will no longer be offered next year. WellCare hasn't said why, but officials managing other plans say […]
Terry Savage: Big changes to Medicare demand attention during open enrollment – Chicago Tribune

It's time for Medicare Open Enrollment. In the weeks between October 15th and December 7th, all current Medicare beneficiaries will have to make some important decisions about their 2025 coverage. Even if you're completely satisfied with your insurance coverage this year, there are big changes coming up that could cost you dearly if you don't […]
Medicare enrollment: What to know about price, coverage changes for 2025 – USA TODAY

If you're one of the tens of millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare, it's time to review your insurance options for next year. Annual Medicare enrollment begins Tuesday and runs through Dec. 7. Enrollees can update or change their health insurance coverage during the intervening weeks. Medicare is a federal health program for people age […]
Former insurance agent battling cancer has a dying wish: Warn seniors against having a Medicare Advantage plan – WJXT News4JAX
Jacksonville, Florida – Big changes are in store for Medicare Advantage patients in 2025 as Medicare’s open enrollment period begins Tuesday. It's a good idea to review your plan and coverage now to avoid being caught by surprise next year. Changes to Medicare planned for next year will affect thousands of seniors, resulting in higher […]
Insurers cut Medicare Advantage plans in Oregon, leaving thousands to find new coverage – OregonLive

Thousands of Oregon seniors will lose health insurance after some Medicare Advantage insurers cut services in response to rising costs. Moda Health and Summit Health end Medicare Advantage Oregon's Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna and Pacific Sauce also plan to remove some Advantage plans from their menus next year. In total, more than 12,000 […]
Medicare Guide 2025: Why enrollees should bring extra scrutiny to bear this open enrollment season – OregonLive

Jay Neal read the Annual Notice of Changes to Medicare Advantage Plans with mixed emotions. His plans became more expensive and had fewer benefits. Residents of Klamath County, Oregon, saw their monthly premiums increase from $20 to $35. This is a 75% increase. His dental allowance is reduced from $1,000 to $200 every six months, […]